Feigenholtz releases statement on Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to uphold assault weapons ban

CHICAGO – In response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the Protect Illinois Communities Act, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) released the following statement: “For decades, the gun lobby has cloaked themselves in the Second Amendment and has purported that America has to live with mass shootings caused by military-style weapons in order to protect their rights. Today in Illinois that ends. The

Feigenholtz, Treasurer Frerichs return $1.8 million to Lakeview resident

$65 million remains to be claimed in the 6th Senate District CHICAGO – This week, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz and Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned $1.8 million in unclaimed cash and stock to a longtime Lakeview resident. “Approximately $65 million in assets remain to be claimed in the 6th Senate District. Most people shrug off the possibility that they have lost or forgotten assets,

Feigenholtz celebrates record-breaking tourism growth

CHICAGO – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is celebrating Monday’s news that Illinois hotel revenue during the 2023 fiscal year exceeded the highest pre-pandemic record, bringing an increase in visitor spending, tax revenue and hospitality jobs. “Tourism is not just about the bragging rights of being the top attraction that everyone wants to cross off their list – which we are,” said State Senator Sara